[RBW] Re: New ride video.

2022-03-19 Thread brendonoid
Thanks Eric! The local trail networks have received a lot of funding and work over the last few years. Mountain Bike Parks have received the majority of funding but the trail networks linking them have also benefited. It has been a great time to be a Riv rider! -- You received this message

[RBW] WTB: Nitto M1 Mark's rack or similar

2022-03-19 Thread Justin
howdy folks, I'm interested in a Nitto M1 Mark's or similar rack, e.g. Rawland Rando rack. Anybody have something collecting dust? thanks J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: $500 Atlantis

2022-03-19 Thread Joe Bernard
It's still dicey but if he's come to a place of just needing it gone, that number should do it. I've done sales like that. On Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 4:42:21 PM UTC-7 Ryan wrote: > Actually , Joe...you are right...I didn't see what he wrote about the bike > at first glance when I posted

[RBW] $500 Atlantis

2022-03-19 Thread Ryan
Actually , Joe...you are right...I didn't see what he wrote about the bike at first glance when I posted earlier Feels like it should be worth more...someone is getting that bike at a nice price -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: Who got the first ever Rosco Platypus?

2022-03-19 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Lol, I thought this was the Platy thread. Yeah, the Rosco went immediately. But there’s a 50 Platy in MA! On Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 5:25:48 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > It was gone before I made my post. It was gone within 15 min after the > email went out I think, > > On Saturday,

[RBW] Re: Craigslist (and others) Bikes For Sale: 3

2022-03-19 Thread Joe Bernard
It's weird but the description is written like he knows exactly what he has. If he's the original owner and knocking the selling price down from what he paid all those years ago it could make sense. Especially if his area isn't a good market for Rivbikes. Joe Bernard On Saturday, March 19,

[RBW] WTB - Back-a-bike bag

2022-03-19 Thread 'Gary L' via RBW Owners Bunch
Hello all, I'm looking for one in either gray, blue, or olive. Anyone have one lying around? It can be the old style without the bungee/hook. Thanks, gary gmlmurray (at) Mac (dot) com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Craigslist (and others) Bikes For Sale: 3

2022-03-19 Thread Ryan
$500 for that Atlantis listed as a Road Standard? In pretty good shape? I'd be asking questions; not really much info aside from the photos but looks like a standard Riv build. Too good to be true? On Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 4:59:18 PM UTC-5 Matthew Williams wrote: > Sam Hillborne > 62cm >

[RBW] Craigslist (and others) Bikes For Sale: 3

2022-03-19 Thread Matthew Williams
Sam Hillborne 62cm $1600 Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania https://www.ebay.com/itm/255444602628 Atlantis 58cm $500 Sun City, AZ https://bicyclebluebook.com/marketplace/buy-now/2005-rivendell-road-standard-55357 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Who got the first ever Rosco Platypus?

2022-03-19 Thread Johnny Alien
It was gone before I made my post. It was gone within 15 min after the email went out I think, On Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 5:10:27 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Well once you announced it on the List that was bound to happen. > > On Mar 19, 2022, at 4:49 PM, Johnny Alien

Re: [RBW] Re: Who got the first ever Rosco Platypus?

2022-03-19 Thread Leah Peterson
Well once you announced it on the List that was bound to happen. > On Mar 19, 2022, at 4:49 PM, Johnny Alien wrote: > > I thought about it too long. I am also curious if someone here managed to > grab it.. > >> On Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 4:16:30 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! >>

[RBW] Re: Who got the first ever Rosco Platypus?

2022-03-19 Thread Johnny Alien
I thought about it too long. I am also curious if someone here managed to grab it.. On Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 4:16:30 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > That orange 50 was sold yesterday and it would be great fun to know who > got it and what they think of it (when they

[RBW] FS: 56cm 650B Atlantis frameset

2022-03-19 Thread Bill Lindsay
A while back I attempted to do a downsize by moving a couple bikes out. I made a list of Nine bikes, each with prices. I ended up selling one bike off the list, which partially solved my storage problem. Search for the thread titled "Raid Bill's Stable" to see the list I had offered. One

[RBW] Who got the first ever Rosco Platypus?

2022-03-19 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
That orange 50 was sold yesterday and it would be great fun to know who got it and what they think of it (when they themselves have decided, anyway). Was it any of our fine List members? I wish you thousands upon thousands of happy Platy miles… Leah -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO: Riv 50/52 Step Through (Platypus, Clem L, Cheviot)

2022-03-19 Thread Johnny Alien
Thanks for that info!! It sounds like I would be in the same boat. So I could potentially do a 55 Cheviot but would probably prefer a 50. For sure don't want to go to a 55 in the Platy On Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 3:46:03 PM UTC-4 Dorothy C wrote: > Johnny, the Platy/Cheviot sizing is a bit

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO: Riv 50/52 Step Through (Platypus, Clem L, Cheviot)

2022-03-19 Thread Dorothy C
Johnny, the Platy/Cheviot sizing is a bit different in the middle size. The 55 Cheviot is 650b wheel size, but the 55 Platy is 700c. I have a 55 Cheviot and I am 81cm pbh, but I would have been better off on the 50cm Platy had I decided to switch bikes. Will mentioned the size difference

Re: [RBW] Re: Saluki, first ride

2022-03-19 Thread 'Joel S' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thanks Rich. I wasn’t sure if the bags would work when I got the frame but I like it now. The size is great, it would work for you too. On Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 3:27:18 PM UTC-4 RichS wrote: > Looks good Joel. Congratulations on getting the right sized Saluki the > second time around.

Re: [RBW] Re: ISO: Riv 50/52 Step Through (Platypus, Clem L, Cheviot)

2022-03-19 Thread Doug Hansford
I think I’d need a 55 but I don’t see a listing for that bike anywhere. Doug Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 19, 2022, at 3:31 PM, Johnny Alien wrote: > > I talked to them so more about it but it just doesn't make sense for me > financially right now. Parting it or selling the parts that I had

[RBW] Re: ISO: Riv 50/52 Step Through (Platypus, Clem L, Cheviot)

2022-03-19 Thread Johnny Alien
I talked to them so more about it but it just doesn't make sense for me financially right now. Parting it or selling the parts that I had set aside for this build would end up with me paying more for the frame then I would for a new one. But for someone needing a complete its a fair deal. On

[RBW] Re: ISO: Riv 50/52 Step Through (Platypus, Clem L, Cheviot)

2022-03-19 Thread Johnny Alien
50cm. And a very nice build. Pretty much new. On Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 3:02:29 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > Is the Platy is Cambridge a 50 or 55? > Doug > > On Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 10:09:15 AM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > >> I got a hot tip from Leah on a Platy in Cambridge however it

Re: [RBW] Re: Saluki, first ride

2022-03-19 Thread RichS
Looks good Joel. Congratulations on getting the right sized Saluki the second time around. Nice front and rear bag combo too. Best, Rich in ATL (Saluki and Suntour fan) On Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 1:11:23 PM UTC-4 Joel S wrote: > Junes, thank you. I love using NOS Suntour stuff whenever

[RBW] Re: ISO: Riv 50/52 Step Through (Platypus, Clem L, Cheviot)

2022-03-19 Thread Doug H.
Is the Platy is Cambridge a 50 or 55? Doug On Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 10:09:15 AM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > I got a hot tip from Leah on a Platy in Cambridge however it is being sold > as a complete and the price is fair but since I have so many parts its a > pain to pay the higher price

Re: [RBW] Re: Saluki, first ride

2022-03-19 Thread 'JRStern11' via RBW Owners Bunch
Junes, thank you. I love using NOS Suntour stuff whenever possible. Sent from ProtonMail for iOS On Sat, Mar 19, 2022 at 12:09 PM, J J wrote: > Fantastic Saluki. It looks like a perfect build. Congratulations on your > first ride. > > On Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 10:47:55 AM UTC-4 Joel S

[RBW] Re: FS: Bikepacking Bags - Riv style

2022-03-19 Thread Collin A
All bags are gone. Thanks everyone and enjoy the weekend! Collin in Rainy *gasp* Sacramento Today On Friday, March 18, 2022 at 1:47:59 PM UTC-7 Collin A wrote: > The Zeitgesit is on it's way out, just the basketbag remaining. > > *Porcelain Rocket meanwhile 137 basketpacking bag*, coyote color

Re: [RBW] Re: Saluki, first ride

2022-03-19 Thread J J
Fantastic Saluki. It looks like a perfect build. Congratulations on your first ride. On Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 10:47:55 AM UTC-4 Joel S wrote: > Matt, great link and beautiful Saluki. Love the color. I don’t think > that many were made but just a guess as they rarely come up for sale.

[RBW] Re: Flat Pedal Users: Favorite size/shape?

2022-03-19 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
I love V.P. pedals until they start going bad, which is pretty quick in my experience. Needing to rebuild a pedal regularly gets in the way of my minimal maintenance schedule, so I decided to try these Fookers- https://photos.app.goo.gl/NXPs7HwaAgJwDU8V9 because they’re cheap/disposable. To my

[RBW] Re: New ride video.

2022-03-19 Thread Eric Marth
Nice vid, Brendon! Looks like fun riding, wish I had groovy trails like that around me. On Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 5:27:23 AM UTC-4 brendonoid wrote: > Hey folks, Lots of people seem to have enjoyed that last few videos I've > posted so here is a link to a new one! >

[RBW] Re: ISO: Riv 50/52 Step Through (Platypus, Clem L, Cheviot)

2022-03-19 Thread Johnny Alien
I got a hot tip from Leah on a Platy in Cambridge however it is being sold as a complete and the price is fair but since I have so many parts its a pain to pay the higher price and try and offload a bunch of parts to compensate. If anyone is interested shoot me a message and I will give you

Re: [RBW] Re: Saluki, first ride

2022-03-19 Thread Matt Beecher
Hi Joel, I've had similar requests to keep others in mind if I sell mine, but I cannot imagine letting it go. https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/VlLOB0qumr0 I'm a bit curious how many were made, but always assumed they rarely go up for sale because they are spectacular bikes.

[RBW] New ride video.

2022-03-19 Thread brendonoid
Hey folks, Lots of people seem to have enjoyed that last few videos I've posted so here is a link to a new one! I thought it would be nice to have at least one ride video for each of my Rivs. I am hoping to do something a bit special for my Homers

[RBW] Re: Let's talk about the All Rounder

2022-03-19 Thread Chris Zegers
Hi Sean, I had a an early Waterford A/R which was ordered in 1994 and I recieved it in 1995 (Burnt orange with gray flannel). One of the best bikes I owned and the one bike I wish I would've kept. In fact, I have a Nobilette built Rivendell influenced by that A/R w/700c wheels, which reminds

[RBW] Brand V bag request

2022-03-19 Thread Sean Hipkin
Hi bunch! I sold my Brand V bar tube a while back and regret it. I was wondering if anyone had this bag, as well as the Brand V saddle bag they would like to part ways with? Thanks! - Sean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: FS: New Rivendell Cheviot 62cm

2022-03-19 Thread Daniel Rooke
Edit: should be 60cm On Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 7:07:03 PM UTC-4 Daniel Rooke wrote: > I've overextended myself on bikes and have to sell this even though I > suspect I may regret it. I bought this bike a few months ago from Halcyon > Bike Shop in Tennessee. Someone had posted here about